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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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